Form 4: Motorola Solutions SVP, General Counsel James A. Niewiara Reports Stock Transactions

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SEC Form 4 Filing


James A. Niewiara, SVP and General Counsel of Motorola Solutions, reports the acquisition and disposition of company stock and derivative securities.

Summary

  • On May 7 and 8, 2024, James A. Niewiara, SVP, GENERAL COUNSEL of Motorola Solutions, engaged in transactions involving Motorola Solutions common stock and employee stock options.
  • These transactions included the acquisition of shares through option exercises and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan, as well as the disposition of shares through sales.
  • The reported transactions changed his direct holdings of Motorola Solutions common stock to 12,985.5613 shares.
  • He also exercised employee stock options to acquire shares at prices of $66.57, $80.03, $139.49, $154.95 and $138.83.
  • A total of 2,800 shares were sold at a weighted average price of $360.91, with prices ranging from $358.08 to $358.10.
  • The transactions were reported on Form 4, filed with the SEC on May 9, 2024.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The document is a neutral regulatory filing detailing stock transactions. It doesn't convey any explicit positive or negative sentiment.

Industry Context

This filing is a routine disclosure of insider transactions, which are common in publicly traded companies. It provides transparency into the trading activities of company executives.

Comparison to Industry Standards

  • Form 4 filings are standard practice for executives at publicly traded companies like Motorola Solutions, similar to filings made by executives at companies like Lockheed Martin, General Dynamics, and L3Harris Technologies.
  • The vesting schedules and terms of the employee stock options are typical for executive compensation packages in the technology and defense industries.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The transactions may have a minor impact on shareholders, as insider transactions are often scrutinized for insights into management's view of the company's prospects.
  • The impact on employees is minimal, as the transactions relate to executive compensation and stock ownership.

Key Dates

DateDescription
03/09/2016Options vested in three equal annual installments beginning on this date.
02/01/2018Options vested in three equal annual installments beginning on this date.
03/07/2020Options vested in three equal annual installments beginning on this date.
03/13/2021Options vested in three equal annual installments beginning on this date.
05/01/2021Options vested in three equal annual installments beginning on this date.
03/09/2025Expiration date of some employee stock options.
02/01/2027Expiration date of some employee stock options.
03/07/2029Expiration date of some employee stock options.
03/13/2030Expiration date of some employee stock options.
05/01/2030Expiration date of some employee stock options.
05/07/2024Date of stock and option transactions.
05/08/2024Date of stock and option transactions.
05/09/2024Date of SEC filing (Form 4).

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